Renault, the French automaker will launch the much-awaited Renault Kwid hatchback in the Indian car market in September, 2015. Renault dealers have already started taking pre-orders for the hatchback at a token amount of INR 25,000, which is refundable. The small car will be the company's global hatchback, and will be manufactured at Renault-Nissan Alliance's Chennai based manufacturing unit.

Renault claims to have achieved over 98 per cent of localisation for the Kwid hatchback. It will be priced in the range of INR 3 lakh to INR 4 lakh. Based on Renault-Nissan's CMF-A platform that will also underpin the Datsun redi-Go based hatchback, the Kwid will directly rival against the likes of the Maruti Alto 800 and the Hyundai Eon.

Powering the hatchback is a newly developed 0.8-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that is capable of producing around 57bhp of power and close to 100Nm of torque. Power will be transmitted to front wheels of the car via a five-speed manual transmission.

The Kwid hatchback is equipped with 7-inch colour touchscreen MediaNav system with Bluetooth, which will only be offered on the top-end models. This system is expected to get AUX and USB connectivity along with hands free remote. Standard features include central locking, front power windows and air conditioning.

Here is some info from the Renault Dealer about the upcoming KWID. The details are about the Top End Variant. The launch is scheduled for 3rd week of September 2015. The executive training is planned to start in 1st week of September. The Deliveries of KWID from this dealership shall begin in October-2015.

Also attaching here itself, the pic of upcoming new Dealership of Renault in Noida Sector 2 for benefit of all.

Here is some info from the Renault Dealer about the upcoming KWID. The details are about the Top End Variant. The launch is scheduled for 3rd week of September 2015. The executive training is planned to start in 1st week of September. The Deliveries of KWID from this dealership shall begin in October-2015.

Here is some info from the Renault Dealer about the upcoming KWID. The details are about the Top End Variant. The launch is scheduled for 3rd week of September 2015. The executive training is planned to start in 1st week of September. The Deliveries of KWID from this dealership shall begin in October-2015.

Even rxt seems like poor specs with only 2 power window and all. I'm still hoping for an automatic variant with 4 power windows abs and 2 airbags with slightly better interior on road price of 5.5lakhs. Renault please make this happen within November and I'm ready with the cheque signed.

Even rxt seems like poor specs with only 2 power window and all. I'm still hoping for an automatic variant with 4 power windows abs and 2 airbags with slightly better interior on road price of 5.5lakhs. Renault please make this happen within November and I'm ready with the cheque signed.

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An RXT+ will be a better option with ABS and Airbags as standard with 14inch tires.This may be in the pipeline as another version with a 1 litre is suppose to roll out in 2016. That will be a game changer.

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An RXT+ will be a better option with ABS and Airbags as standard with 14inch tires.This may be in the pipeline as another version with a 1 litre is suppose to roll out in 2016. That will be a game changer.

Although, the Kwid will compete with entry-level hatchbacks, it is designed to look more like a crossover.
Some details of the Kwid,

Here are some new official details:
---The Kwid will be powered by a 799cc 3-cylinder petrol motor good for 54ps.
---It weighs only 660kg thanks to lightweight construction and all-aluminum engine. -----Renault says weight saving comes from areas that not require structural integrity.
---The Kwid delivers an impressive fuel economy figure of 25.17kpl.
---The Kwid is 3679mm long, 1579mm high and 1471mm wide. It gets an impressive 2422mm wheelbase
---The Kwid gets a classs-leading 180mm of ground clearance which helps it get that mini-SUV stance.
---Boot space is impressive too, at generous 300-litres, which will exceed most of its rivals if not all.
---It will be priced in the range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh.
---Renault says it will have virtual showrooms for the Kwid.
---The Kwid will come with as many as 60 accessories for detailed personalization.
---Renault is currently working on more sub-four-meter derivatives of the Kwid which could include a sedan, hatchback and a seven seat model along with a 4x4.